ELLA Mexico Celebrates Lesbian Pride at Elixir

Ella Mexico recently held their STUDIO 54 Party at Elixir Mixology Bar in Puerto Vallarta as part of their Ella Mexico Puerto Vallarta series celebrating Lesbian Pride. Photos by Oscar Almeida.

Photos: LGBTQ+ Performers Open Pride Week

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Several LGBTQ+ local artists opened the pride week festivities on Saturday, May 17, 2025 on the Malecon at the amphitheater where the “arches” are located. 

Vallarta Pride Returns in a Blaze of Color

Vallarta Pride returns this May, starting with its characteristic colorful parade, followed by a block party and more.

Photos: Vallarta Pride Movie Night at The Tryst

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The movie "Happy Together" was shown on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, at The Tryst as part of Vallarta Pride's week long pride week celebration.

PRIDE 2022 Arrives Full of Color and Diversity

Vallarta Pride will bring a series of fun activities during May, starting on May 20 and running through May 29.

VIDEO: Miss Conception Performance

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With the official Puerto Vallarta Pride Festival canceled due to the pandemic, a group of volunteers have joined together to bring a week full of virtual pride events.

Photos: Vallarta Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Some photos from marchers on the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia in Puerto Vallarta 2023 May 17 #lgbtq #queer #lgbtrights. Photos by Oscar Almeida.
Some photos from marchers on the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia in Puerto Vallarta 2023 May 17 #lgbtq #queer #lgbtrights. Photos by Oscar Almeida.

Vallarta Pride Pet Parade To Be Held Monday, May 19, 2025

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Dog lovers are gearing up for an evening of furry fun and fundraising as the Puerto Vallarta Pride Pet Parade Sunset Dog Walk returns for its third annual event on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Lazaro Cardenas Park (the tile park).

Pride Parade 2025: Photos Capture Diversity

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Thousands of people cheered on the 2025 Puerto Vallarta pride parade as it wound down the streets near the Malecon, taking more than 90 minutes for the 40 parade entries to make their way.

Pride and Prosperity: Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ Tourism Generates Record $17 Billion Pesos in 2023

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Puerto Vallarta has long been a beloved destination for LGBTQ+ travelers, but the economic impact of this vibrant community has never been quantified – until now. The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust released data showcasing that in 2023, the city welcomed a staggering 2 million LGBTQ+ tourists, generating a record-breaking $17 billion pesos for the local economy. 

Vallarta Pride Parade, Saturday May 25, 10 a.m.

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Get ready for a new day and a new time for the 11th annual Puerto Vallarta Pride Parade. This event will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in front of the Sheraton Hotel, and wind its way down the streets that run parallel to the Malecon to Zona Romantica.

Vallarta Gay Pride 2023 Schedule of Events

For the tenth year, Puerto Vallarta will be ready to welcome guests in 2023 to the most important LGBTQ Pride in the region... Vallarta Pride! Here is a schedule of some of the events.

Vallarta Pride Announces 2025 Schedule and Theme: ‘The Future Has No Gender’

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Puerto Vallarta is set to welcome approximately 40,000 visitors from around the globe to the region’s most prominent LGBTQ+ event: Vallarta Pride 2025. This year’s celebration will take place from May 17 to 25, under the theme “The Future Has No Gender”, offering a diverse array of activities spanning culture, art, health, and sports.

Vallarta Pride Readies for Record Breaking Crowd

Javier Jimenez, president of Vallarta Pride,
Under the shining Puerto Vallarta moon and stars, leaders of Vallarta Pride and other Puerto Vallarta government offices kicked off the 2023 pride season with a press conference held outside at the Centro Internacional de Convenciones de Puerto Vallarta (CIC, Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center ).

The Swedes Bar and Bistro to Host Pride Mixer on May 15

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The Swedes Bar and Bistro will be the host of Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know” Pride Gay Mixer on May 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Vallarta Pride 2025 Gains Official Support from Vallarta Government

(left to right) Director of Commercial and Service Liaison Luis Tello; Director of Operations Alfredo Soria; Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee President Javier Jiménez; Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Munguía; Deputy and City Councilwoman Melissa Madero; and Director of Public Relations Carlos Plascencia. Photo provided.
For the first time in history, the municipal government of Puerto Vallarta has formalized an alliance with the organizers of Vallarta Pride, strengthening collaboration between authorities, private initiatives, and the community to support one of Mexico’s most significant multicultural and inclusion events.

La ChaChaLaca Bar Announces Pride Week Schedule

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La ChaChaLaca Bar, located steps from Los Muertos Pier, has released its schedule of events for Puerto Vallarta Pride, May 24 to May 30,...

Puerto Vallarta Makes History at 2024 NYC Pride Parade

A group from Puerto Vallarta representing Vallarta Pride in the 2024 NYC Pride Parade. Photo provided by Carlos Plasencia.
Puerto Vallarta proudly participated in the 2024 New York City Pride Parade, a significant milestone that underscores our city’s status as one of the world’s leading LGBT+ tourism capitals.

Vallarta Bear Pride Partners with Bearmex

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Vallarta Bear Pride will be partnering with Bearmex from Mexico City this year once again, but this time in a bigger scale

Puerto Vallarta Pride 2024 Schedule

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Celebrate Vallarta Pride 2024. Don't miss the Pride Parade, Rainbow Pride Run, Beach Party, and more. Join us for a great celebration.